Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

This role focuses on machining, reconditioning, and repairing pumps and rotating equipment in a shop environment using manual machines. You will work from blueprints and drawings to restore a wide range of pump components, including split case, overhung, horizontal, and multistage pumps, ensuring precise dimensions and high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Recondition and repair pumps and rotating equipment in the shop based on blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Set up and operate manual lathes and vertical mills (including Bridgeport-style machines) to machine pump components and related parts.
• Perform machining operations on split case pumps, overhung pumps, horizontal pumps, and multistage pumps.
• Carry out line boring on pumps, including work on horizontal boring mills (HBM) when applicable.
• Machine and finish internal pump parts such as shafts, sleeves, rings, impellers, heads, casings, and mounting faces for bearing housings.
• Drill and face square plates, base plates, and other components to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Produce serrated finishes for flanges and accurately install and machine dowel/dial pins and keyways.
• Work with parts ranging from approximately 4 inches up to 7 feet, maintaining extremely tight tolerances as required.
• Machine components made from carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, and other common industrial materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to determine machining methods and sequences.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with welders, quality control personnel, and other machinists to complete jobs efficiently under one roof.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow shop safety procedures at all times.
• Adapt machining approaches based on available equipment, including possible use of Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) and Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM) depending on experience.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of experience as a Manual Machinist in a machine shop environment.
• Proficiency operating manual lathes for turning, facing, boring, and other standard operations.
• Strong experience with vertical milling machines, including Bridgeport-style manual mills.
• Hands-on experience with either a Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) or a Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM).
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for pump and rotating equipment components.
• Demonstrated manual machining experience with pump parts such as shafts, sleeves, rings, impellers, heads, and casings.
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers, to hold tight tolerances.
• Ability to machine a range of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and bronze.
• Experience performing line boring on pumps using appropriate manual equipment.
• Capability to work to extremely tight tolerances on critical rotating and pump components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating both Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) and Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM), not just one or the other.
• Extensive background in machining pump parts for industrial applications.
• Experience with turbine or compressor part machining and repair.
• Proficiency in producing serrated finishes for flanges and machining keyways and dowel/dial pin locations.
• Comfort working with a wide range of part sizes, from small components to large assemblies up to several feet in length.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset when working with high-precision, tight-tolerance components.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, team-oriented shop alongside welders, quality control, and other machinists.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, well-established shop that enjoys national recognition and a steady, year-round workload. The environment supports learning and professional growth, giving you the opportunity to deepen your trade skills over time. Hours are consistently maintained around full-time levels, and high-performing individuals have a strong likelihood of transitioning into a long-term, direct role. You will be part of a close-knit, team-oriented culture where your contributions are visible and valued.

Work Environment

This position is based in a small, fully air-conditioned shop where all production activities operate under one roof. You will work closely with a team of approximately 8 to 10 people, including welders, quality control staff, and fellow machinists, in a very clean and organized environment. The role follows a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with typical weekly hours ranging from 40 to 45. You will work on manual lathes, vertical mills (including Bridgeport-style machines), Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL), Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM), and other conventional shop equipment while collaborating with adjacent welding and QC operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)